Definition of "patronizing" []

• Offensively condescending (adjective)
• Present participle of patronize. (verb)

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• "Third, "patronizing" is an understandable complaint but I do have honest respect and admiration for most people at TT."
• "My messages were aimed at warning other locals of the dangers inherent in patronizing that parking lot so that readers would be on the alert at all times there and, if they are smarter than I was, accept no help of any kind from anyone."
• "We are pioneering both tours and academic seminars to the Middle East and beyond, where we specialize in patronizing small businesses with a reputation for fair wages."